Add 18/24 and 56/70
18/24 + 56/70 is 31/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
18/24 = 18 × 35/24 × 35 = 630/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
56/70 = 56 × 12/70 × 12 = 672/840 - Add the two like fractions:
630/840 + 672/840 = 630 + 672/840 = 1302/840 - 1302/840 simplified gives 31/20
- So, 18/24 + 56/70 = 31/20
In mixed form: 111/20
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